Dollars and democracy : a blueprint for campaign finance reform /
the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Commission on Campaign Finance Reform ; Richard Briffault, executive director ; foreword by John D. Feerick and Robert M. Kaufman.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Fordham University Press, 2000.
- xii, 225 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-169).
Introduction and summary. The collapse of the Watergate era campaign finance system. The role of the Special Commission on Campaign Finance Reform. Summary of recommendations -- The federal campaign finance system: The statutory frameowrk. The constitutional law of campaign finance. Federal campaign finance activities outside of FECA. Campaigning under FECA. The problem of enforcement -- Basic principles of campign finance regulation: Political participation. Voter information. Voter equality. Competitive elections. Prevention of undue influence of campaign financing on government. Ameliorating the burdens of fundraising. Effective administration and enforcement -- Recommendations: The path to reform. Public funding. Adjusting existing contribution limits. Soft money and political parties. Express advocacy : the definition of electioneering speech. The Federal Election Commission -- Conclusions. 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. D. E. 3. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 4. A. B. C. D. E. F. 5.